Padres Call Up Top Prospect Salas | San Diego Padres News

The Padres are making a bold move as they race for the Wild Card, calling up 20-year-old top prospect catcher Ethan Salas to capitalize on MLB’s roster expansion. With a strong minor league season and the chance to become the youngest catcher to debut since 1991, Salas could play a key role in their playoff push — even if his exact role remains uncertain amid veteran catchers already on the roster. With tough matchups ahead, including showdowns against the Yankees, Dodgers, and Diamondbacks, Salas’ opportunity may be fleeting but pivotal — and more call-ups are expected as the season winds down. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8c17a316631e89ba